Chet Godzina

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The Daily Telegram - Adrian, MI

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Posted Sep. 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM

Posted Sep. 21, 2013 at 9:00 AM

TECUMSEH

Chet Godzina, age 90, of Tecumseh died Sept. 19, 2013, at Cambrian Assisted Living, Tecumseh. He was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Detroit, the youngest of 10 children of John and Florence Godzina. Chet was a graduate of Milan High School and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a tool and die maker and farmer. He worked for much of his career at Uniloy in Saline. He loved all kinds of competition including playing card games, golf and shuffle board. Spending winters in Florida and driving his Mustang convertible were also joys of his. Everyone who knew Chet experienced his teasing and sarcastic sense of humor. He was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and the American Legion and was always very proud of his Polish heritage.

Chet was married to Wilma Filter for 52 years before her passing in 1996. They lived in California, Florida and Texas while he served in the military, but spent most of their lives together on their farm in Britton near family and friends. They traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.